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Grab your saddle and join hosts Ashley Winch and Cat Gunther as they explore the exciting world of competitive trail riding! In this episode of the Quarter Horse Podcast, Ashley and Cat are joined by Sarah J. Hayes, Executive Director of the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC), and competitive trail rider Mary Alice Braun.
Together, they break down everything you need to know about getting started in competitive trail riding—from what to expect when you pull into camp for the first time to how events are structured.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Divisions & Distance: The breakdown between Leisure, Novice, Competitive Pleasure, and Open divisions, including distances, average speeds, and judging criteria.
Natural Obstacles: How NATRC utilizes terrain features (like gates, inclines, and backing through trees) to test horse-and-rider partnerships rather than artificial arena obstacles.
At-Home Training: Practical tips on conditioning, practicing smooth mounts using mounting blocks, and building a versatile, confident horse.
Horse Welfare & Fitness: The importance of Pulse and Respiration (P&R) checks and veterinary metabolic checks throughout the ride.
Why Quarter Horses Shine: How the calm demeanor, steady mindset, and reliable nature of Quarter Horses make them exceptional partners for long miles and camp life.
How to Get Involved: Tips for joining NATRC, finding regional events across North America, and using volunteering as a low-pressure entry point into the sport.

Whether you're curious about horse camping, improving your horsemanship, or testing your bond with your Quarter Horse out in nature, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice. Tune in and discover your next equestrian adventure!

From costume ideas to home-made treats, Alex and Jillian share tips for making the most of the fall season with your horse.
Connect with Jillian and Alex via email: mynewhorse@equinenetwork.com
Brought to you by My New Horse.

This is a special Ask TheHorse Live bonus episode, revisiting our conversation with Drs. Kelsey Hart and Kate Hepworth-Warren on the topic of managing asthma in horses.
Managing equine asthma starts with identifying and reducing triggers, such as hay dust or pasture allergens, through targeted changes to feeding and turnout.
This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, "Managing Asthma in Horses," brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products. Listen to the full recording here: https://thehorse.com/1146790/managing-asthma-in-horses/.
About the Experts:
Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM (LAIM), is a professor of large animal internal medicine and Hodgson Chair of equine studies at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, in Athens. She received her DVM from Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, in 2004. She completed an internship and a residency in large animal internal medicine and a PhD in endocrinology at the University of Georgia. Hart’s research centers on immune-endocrine interactions during illness, and the diagnosis and treatment of equine sepsis and endocrine diseases.
Kate Hepworth-Warren, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, grew up in Indiana and graduated from Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, in 2010 with her DVM. Following graduation, she did an internship in Florida and then moved back to the Midwest for an equine internal medicine residency at Iowa State University (ISU), in Ames. After achieving board-certification in large animal internal medicine, she stayed on for a year at ISU and then spent four years in private practice in New Jersey. In June of 2019, she accepted her current position as associate professor at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, and moved south. Her favorite type of cases are neonatology, respiratory disease, and neurology.

Today we listen in to an excerpt from the Dressage Radio Show featuring co-hosts Reese & Megan on the topic of thing they wish they'd know when the first got started in the horse business.
Host: Coach Jenn
Sponsored by: US Rider
Todays contributor: Dressage Radio Show podcast

HITM: Get ready for an action-packed episode as Jamie and Glenn catch up on all things equestrian! Jamie spills the details on her recent clinic and the latest pony shenanigans. Plus, don't miss an inspiring chat with Laura Wilson about the "One Ear Wonder"—her incredible rescue mustang who overcame the odds to capture hearts everywhere. We wrap it up with fascinating equestrian history and the latest news you need to know!
AUDITOR POST SHOW: NSFW story.
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4064– Show Notes and Links:
Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
Pic Credit: Laura Wilson
Guest: Laura Wilson about "One Ear Wonder"
Sponsor: Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
Additional support for this podcast provided by: Ride TV, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:
06:09 - Daily Whinnies
12:00 - Clinic Update
22:10 - Laura Wilson
38:51 - History